Finding the Third Proportional to 22,898 and 36,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 22,898 and 36,327 is: 57,631.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,898 : 36,327 = 36,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,898/36,327 = 36,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,898x = 36,327 × 36,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,898x = 1,319,650,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,319,650,929/22,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,631.71
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